Echinocactus grusonii |
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Golden Barrel Cactus |
Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
Golden Barrel Cactus has a globe shaped trunk and vertical ribs lined with thick rows of golden spines. It grows slowly to 3' tall. It looks handsome in containers. It can thrive in full sun but prefers some shade in low desert. This cactus prefers welldrained soil and rots with poor drainage.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Parkingstrip, Patio, Publicpark, Raisedplanter, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Going "green" in your garden could save you 50,000 gallons of water each year and cut your maintenance by 60%.
